Lineman injured while removing tree from power line in Wolfe Co.

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. – A lineman is facing serious injuries after removing a tree from a power line in Wolfe County Sunday night.

Officials with the Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative say a section of the tree flew up and hit the lineman.

First responders with the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Department and Wolfe County Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene.

Officials said to keep the lineman, who was not identified, in everyone’s prayers as he recovers.